Job Title: Project Manager – Production Oversight
Location: Onsite – Bayou La Batre, AL
Job Type: Full-time, Onsite
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the daily administrative and programmatic oversight of the production contract. This position requires a highly organized professional with expertise in communication, documentation, reporting, and project coordination. The Project Manager will be the central point of contact for documentation, correspondence, schedule tracking, media coordination, and data management supporting the Program Office.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide daily administrative and documentation support for production contract oversight.
- Develop and manage communications including emails, reports, PowerPoint presentations, white papers, spreadsheets, graphs, and other documentation.
- Record and maintain meeting notes, action items, and program documentation.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, gather and present information as required.
- Manage incoming correspondence: distribute, track responses, attach relevant background materials, and ensure timely resolution.
- Utilize Microsoft 365 tools and SharePoint for document management and coordination.
- Analyze data for completeness and accuracy, compile statistics, and provide decision-making support.
- Conduct workflow reviews and provide recommendations to optimize office operations.
- Support preparation of documentation and communication for internal and external stakeholders including industry events, media, and project sponsors.
- Research and recommend suitable communication tools/products in alignment with key program events (e.g., keel laying, christenings, commissioning).
- Coordinate special programs and media events, including research and maintenance of media response history files.
- Monitor contractor’s IMS using Primavera for weekly discrepancies and maintain internal IMS.
- Knowledge of ship construction Update internal IMS bi-monthly or as needed to reflect milestones and operations.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience, including at least four (4) years in a project management role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ship construction processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
- Proficiency in Primavera project scheduling software.
Work Environment & Requirements:
- Location: Full-time onsite in Bayou La Batre, AL.
- Must be able to maintain a continuous onsite presence.